Chelsea set to acquire a secret weapon in the June 2024 transfer window

Reports have now confirmed that Chelsea is set to make an unexpected signing in the June 2024 transfer window as the 2024/2025 club football season draws closer.

Following weeks of speculations about the future of Real Madrid goalkeeper, Andriy Lunin, Chelsea are reportedly now favourites to sign the Ukrainian in the June 2024 summer transfer window.

According to recent reports, it appears that a number of Premier League clubs have shown keen interest in Real Madrid's goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. It is believed that the player's agent is actively trying to persuade him to leave the club, making him potentially available for transfer. The 25-year-old Lunin recently joined Jorge Mendes’ agency, Polaris Sport, in April, which has sparked efforts to secure a new team for him.

Renowned journalist Romain Molina has reported that Mendes is advocating for Lunin to leave Madrid this summer, a move that is likely to attract attention from several top-tier clubs. It's been speculated that Chelsea is particularly interested in signing Lunin, as they aim to elevate Robert Sanchez as their primary goalkeeper.

Does Andriy Lunin want to stay at Real Madrid?

Despite losing his place in the team upon Thibaut Courtois' return, Lunin has expressed his desire to stay at Madrid, stating in an interview with Marca, "Obviously, I want to stay." Whether he remains at the club or a compelling offer from elsewhere persuades him to leave is yet to be determined.

His performances last season, especially in the UEFA Champions League, were remarkable. He stepped up during Courtois’ injury and played a crucial role in helping Madrid reach the finals.

Is Kepa going back to Real Madrid?

In the event of Chelsea securing Lunin's signing, it's been suggested that their current goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga could potentially make a move back to Real Madrid. Kepa spent the last season on loan at Real Madrid as a temporary replacement for Courtois but ended up being Lunin's backup.

Reports also confirm that the Spainish goalkeeper has rejected big money moves to the Saudi Arabian league in favour of completing a permanent move to Real Madrid even as a second choice goalkeeper.

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